Art department displays New exhibit from FAMU alumnusEsi YamoahCorrespondentThe Florida A&M Art Department hosted its annual art exhibit, Wednesday, showcasing the work of alumni and former faculty members. This year, Kenneth Reshard, a 1998 FAMU alumnus, was chosen to display his sculptures, mix media, collages and paintings. The exhibit is […]
Lifestyles
Tallahassee doctors paint for cure
Members of the medical community in Tallahassee are taking a creative approach to combat and bring awareness to breast cancer. The Painting Pink Art Exhibition and Auction had its gallery opening this month at the Tallahassee Memorial Cancer Center in support of “Team Virginia” to raise money for Making Strides […]
G.O.P. gambles with U.S. economy
It’s been more than two weeks since the government shutdown, and neither party has batted an eyelash. The Grand Old Party continued to uphold its delusions of what it assumed would be a “walk in the park,” causing the government shutdown. We’ve seen the damages the shutdown has done to […]
Tallahassee residents do the ‘Breast Stroke 4 Hope’ at Florida State
More than 50 swimmers participated in Tallahassee’s first Breast Stroke 4 Hope Swim-a-thon on Saturday at the Florida State University Morcom Aquatics Center. Breast Stroke 4 Hope is a grassroots non-profit organization that raises money for breast cancer awareness and charities through a series of swim events. The swimmers wore […]
107th Mr. and Miss FAMU crowned
The audience stood and applauded as the 2013-2014 Mr. and Miss Florida A&M University waved from the stage in Lee Hall Auditorium with sparkling crowns and smiling faces. Ronnie Mackey Jr. and Camille Baker were crowned at the 107th coronation Sunday. Lyndsi Caldwell, a FAMU alumna and former Miss […]
Open for business
Whole Foods opens with a Tallahassee twist. Whole Foods Market opened its doors to Tallahassee residents today. The Austin, Texas, based market is known for its high-end organic food. Team members have been gearing up for the grand opening for a while. Jeremy Jones, the regional public relations and social […]
Visit the ‘Colored Museum’ at FAMU
Eleven exhibits of black stereotypes will be exposed by the Florida A&M Essential Theatre through the stage play “The Colored Museum” debuts today through Sunday at Charles Winter Wood Theatre. “‘The Colored Museum’ will be exciting,” said Kerrah Sharpe, a fourth-year theater performance student from Tallahassee and “The Colored Museum” […]
Rattlers optimistic about remainder of season
Head coach Earl Holmes spoke about the football team’s turnovers and four straight losses in the weekly press conference Tuesday. The Rattlers lost their Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference opener against the Morgan State University Bears on Saturday 34-21. The Rattlers (1-4, 0-1 MEAC) came within six points towards the end of […]
Auto accidents are preventable, says police
At any given moment, a car accident can occur. Texting while driving, eating or engaging in other activities while driving is considered distracted driving. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s website, each day in the United States, more than nine people are killed and more than 1,000 […]
Shrek: the musical premiere
‘Shrek: The Musical’ makes debut By Jabari PayneCorrespondent“Shrek: The Musical” premiered at the Quincy Music Theatre this weekend. The Broadway show wrapped a love story, fairy tales and comedy into a two-act musical for all ages. For many audience members such as Kristen Zinker, “Shrek: The Musical” was their first […]